Waymo in San Diego
Yes, Waymo rides are available in San Diego now. Book it in the Waymo app.
- Status
- Ride today
- Book with
- Waymo app
- Since
- September 2026
Waymo started offering public rides in San Diego in September 2026, and anyone can book one. No waitlist, no invite.
- Status: Open to anyone
- Launched: September 2026
- Coverage today: 90 square miles
- Book with: the Waymo app for iPhone or Android
How big is the service area?
Since launching, the ride area has grown. A service area covers the parts of the city where the cars can pick you up and take you to. NBC San Diego reports that it began at 50 square miles and now spans 90 square miles following an expansion into La Jolla.
| Stage | Area covered |
|---|---|
| At launch | 50 square miles |
| After expanding | 90 square miles |
Since the boundary has already shifted once, it helps to check your destination before you plan a ride.
Where to see the map
The easiest way to see exactly where the cars go today is the map in the Waymo app. It's the same app you'll use to book, so it's worth a quick look before you head out.
Booking Your First Ride
No invitation is needed, since San Diego service is open to anyone. All rides are booked in the app.
- Get the Waymo app for iPhone from the App Store, or for Android from Google Play.
- Create your account inside the app.
- Ask for a ride to a spot within the service area.
According to Waymo, the fleet includes the Jaguar I-PACE and the Ojai, and either one could show up.
Who else runs driverless cars in San Diego?
A robotaxi takes you somewhere without a human driver behind the wheel. Today, Waymo is the only company in town offering rides to the public.
- Waymo: open to anyone, and you book in the Waymo app
- Zoox: testing, so rides aren't open to the public
Robotaxis in other cities
- Los Angeles: Waymo has offered full public service since November 2024.
- San Francisco: Tesla began Robotaxi rides in July 2025, with a human safety monitor.
- Atlanta: Waymo rides on Uber began in June 2025, and May Mobility offers rides via Lyft with an operator aboard (robotaxi tracker).
- Austin: Waymo has offered driverless rides via Uber since March 2025, and Tesla Robotaxi began in June 2025.
- Dallas: Waymo welcomed its first public riders, invite-only at first, in February 2026, and Uber and Avride launched rides in December 2025.
- Houston: Nuro is testing with safety operators.